Sharp Airlines

Sharp Airlines is a regional Australian airline with its head office in Hamilton, Victoria. Founded in 1990, it carries passengers and freight across Bass Strait and other parts of regional Australia, including scheduled flights to Flinders Island and King Island. It also flies charter, fly in fly out and freight services for corporate, government and resource sector clients.

Services

• Scheduled regional passenger flights, including to Flinders Island and King Island
• Holiday packages for King Island and Flinders Island
• Passenger charters
• FIFO crew transport
• Freight and dangerous goods services
• Specialist transport for complex operations

Fleet

Sharp flies a fleet of Metroliner aircraft, which it says suit short runways, changing weather and high frequency regional operations.

Safety and training

The airline operates under a Safety and Quality Management System aligned with CASA regulations and independently audited. Its Cadetship Program is one of the longest running regional pilot pathways in Australia, with cadets working alongside experienced captains and engineers.

Company facts

• Founded in 1990
• Head office in Hamilton, Victoria
• Offices for freight at Launceston and Essendon
• Fleet of Metroliner aircraft
• Reservations Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm